How to Say ‘Feels good / comfortable’ in Japanese
気持ちいい
kimochi ii
[kimochi ii]
💬 Usage Tip: [気持ちいい] literally relates to a "good feeling." For massages, it means something like "that feels good" or "comfortable."
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a very natural phrase in spas, salons, and massage places. Just note it can also be used in many other contexts, like weather, baths, or stretching.
Phrase Breakdown
気持ち
kimochi
[kimochi]
feeling; sensation
The feeling or sensation part of 気持ちいい, which means pleasant.
この強さは気持ちいいです。
This pressure feels good.
いい
ii
[ii]
good
Means good; in 気持ちいい it describes a pleasant feeling.
肩がほぐれて気持ちいいです。
My shoulders are loosened up and it feels good.
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